Associate Financial Planner

Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Financial Planner to organize client files, develop comprehensive financial plans, and coordinate with Investment and Insurance teams. You will review benefit plans, tax returns, and estate documents, and prepare detailed reports using Morningstar and BRT.

This role supports Financial Advisors through CRM documentation and technical research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year in financial services.
• For hybrid offices: FINRA Series7 & 66 (or 63 and 65) required; insurance licenses preferred.
• For RIA-only offices: Series65 or one advanced designation (CFA, CFP, ChFC, CIC, or PFS) required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Salesforce, Support Org functionality; Workday preferred.
• Strong proofreading, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines.
• High ethical standards and ability to work with all levels of staff.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize clients’ financial documentation into planning folders and maintain document integrity.
• Develop comprehensive financial plans with profiles, strategies, and summaries of client information and assets.
• Coordinate requests with Investment and Insurance departments; gather documentation and discuss findings with Financial Advisors.
• Review and summarize employer benefit plans, tax returns, Social Security, pensions, and estate documents.
• Create reports using Morningstar and BRT (Kettley) and incorporate recommendations into plans.
• Verify insurance illustrations for suitability and finalize before client meetings.
• Record notes in CRM, track required minimum distributions, and maintain accurate beneficiary information.
• Schedule client reviews, prepare documentation, and provide investment-objective recommendations.
• Perform post-review tasks and update account information; document all activities in CRM.
• Provide Technical Planning and Research Support to Financial Advisors and participate in training and team meetings.
• Engage in special projects and perform other duties as needed.

Job description

About Wealth Enhancement: Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm dedicated to enriching the lives of our clients. We provide personalized financial planning and investment management services to over 90,000 households through more than 175 offices nationwide. Since 1997, we have raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and attentive service that helps every client craft their future.

Associate Financial Planner – Responsibilities

• Organize clients’ financial documentation into appropriate planning folders and maintain the integrity of original documents.
• Develop comprehensive financial plans, including profiles and strategies, and provide summaries of clients’ personal information, financial positions, asset allocations, and investment analyses.
• Coordinate requests with Investment and Insurance departments, gather supporting documentation from clients, and discuss findings and recommendations with Financial Advisors.
• Review and summarize clients’ employer benefit plans, tax returns, Social Security, pension, insurance, beneficiary information, estate plans, wills, powers of attorney, and other legal documents.
• Create reports and analyses using Morningstar and BRT (Kettley) and incorporate recommendations into financial plans.
• Verify insurance product illustrations, ensure suitability and quality of plans, and finalize before client meetings.
• Submit Roundtable cases for feedback, record notes in CRM, and maintain accurate account and beneficiary information, including required minimum distribution (RMD) tracking.
• Schedule client reviews, prepare review documentation, and provide recommendations on investment objectives.
• Perform post-review tasks, update account information, follow up on paperwork, and document all activities in CRM.
• Provide Technical Planning and Research Support to Financial Advisors, including attending training, team meetings, and contributing to problem‑solving efforts.
• Engage in special projects as assigned and perform any other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 1 year in financial services.
• For hybrid offices: FINRA Series7 & 66 (or 63 and 65) required; insurance licenses preferred.
• For RIA‑only offices: Series65 or one advanced designation (CFA, CFP, ChFC, CIC, or PFS) required.
• Basic competency in all areas of financial planning and working knowledge of the investment platform and financial planning software.
• Strong proofreading, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• High ethical standards and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, familiarity with Salesforce and Support Org functionality; experience with Workday preferred.

Benefits

• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (available to full‑time employees and families).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses.
• Life and AD&D insurance (employer paid and voluntary options).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, workers' compensation (employer paid).
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing.
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• 18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service).
• 12 paid holidays each year (10 predetermined and 2 floating days).
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (available after 6 months of tenure).
• Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (available after meeting service requirements).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E‑Verify.